Hail History

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Hail history for Fort Myers, FL

Last hail within 10 milesSep 11, 20260.25 in (pea)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.5 in (ping pong ball)Jul 1, 2015
Hail days since 200618
Days with hail 1 inch or larger12
Tornadoes within 10 miles16
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles55

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fort Myers on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Jul 1, 2015. Hail is most common here in May and July.

Fort Myers ranks #901 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Fort Myers

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 11, 20260.25 in
pea		North Fort Myers
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Fort Myers		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 20251 in
quarter		Bayshore Manor
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Fort Myers		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 20251 in
quarter		Buckingham
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Fort Myers		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Fort Myers by year

10650710820910111121314115161711819220211222324225126

When hail season peaks near Fort Myers

Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and July (6).

JanFebMarApr6May4Jun6Jul1Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Fort Myers

Jul 1, 2015 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Southwest International Airport (7 mi from Fort Myers)

Jun 12, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Cape Coral (7 mi from Fort Myers)

May 12, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Buckingham (4 mi from Fort Myers)

Aug 19, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Fort Myers Page Field (6 mi from Fort Myers)

May 5, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Fort Myers (2 mi from Fort Myers)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fort Myers

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 28, 2026EF0North Fort Myers
7 mi from Fort Myers		0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
May 17, 2026EF0Fort Myers Villas
5 mi from Fort Myers		0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
May 17, 2026EF0Whiskey Creek
4 mi from Fort Myers		2.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 17, 2026EF0Cape Coral
9 mi from Fort Myers		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 9, 2024EF2Fort Myers Villas
7 mi from Fort Myers		16.3 mi long, 500 yd wide
Apr 29, 2022EF0Fort Myers Villas
7 mi from Fort Myers		0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jan 16, 2022EF0Cape Coral
10 mi from Fort Myers		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Dec 21, 2021EF1Fort Myers Villas
8 mi from Fort Myers		1.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 20, 2019EF0Tice
3 mi from Fort Myers		0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Aug 13, 2016EF0Tice
3 mi from Fort Myers		0.1 mi long, 15 yd wide
Jan 15, 2016EF1Whiskey Creek
7 mi from Fort Myers		0.2 mi long, 45 yd wide
Aug 16, 2009EF0Cape Coral
10 mi from Fort Myers		0.4 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fort Myers

55 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fort Myers since 2006, on 46 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Aug 26, 2007.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Oct 1, 202654 mph, measuredSouthwest Internat, Page Park-Pine Ma
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 10, 202645 mph, measuredPage Park-Pine Ma
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 9, 202645 mph, measuredEstero, Page Park-Pine Ma
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 27, 202641 mph, measuredEstero
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 14, 202652 mph, measuredFort Myers
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 6, 202644 mph, measuredSouthwest Internat, Page Park-Pine Ma
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 202658 mph, measuredSouthwest Internat, Page Park-Pine Ma
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 202648 mph, measuredEstero, Page Park-Pine Ma
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 30, 202459 mph, measuredFort Myers Page
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 26, 202368 mph, measuredFort Myers Page
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Fort Myers; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Fort Myers.

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